Therapeutic Resources Blog
An inspiration’: Dogs with special needs help kids heal in physical therapy
July 12, 2016
When little bodies and spirits need to heal, a dog can do wonders — especially one that knows all about overcoming challenges. Read More »
Occupational Therapy in Early Intervention: Helping Children Succeed
July 11, 2016
Learn about the role of Occupational Therapy in early intervention Read More »
Life after a stroke: Fontbonne program helps patients with speech therapy
July 7, 2016
(St. Louis, MO) Aphasia is a symptom, not a disease. Often occurring after a stroke or a brain injury, aphasia means the patient has difficulty understanding or expressing language. As many as one million Americans live with some form of aphasia, according to the National Institutes for Health, and a growing body of research suggests that continued speech therapy can help people recover some of their communication skills. Read More »
As dry needling moves into physical therapy mainstream, AMA calls for a “standard of practice”
July 6, 2016
Dry needling has sparked a turf battle, pitting groups representing acupuncturists against groups representing physical therapists across the nation. Read More »